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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Lotus Root Stir Fry

Lotus Root is widely used for cooking throughout Asia . All the parts of Lotus ( Flowers , Seeds , Leaves and Roots) are edible and can be used for many purposes. The dried seed heads are used for decorative purposes and for flower arrangements. Young Lotus stems can be used for Salads . These roots can be used in Soups , Deep - Fried , Stir - Fried , Pickles .

Lotus Roots are crunchy in texture sweet-tangy in flavor.

Lotus roots have been found to be rich in dietary fiber , vitamin C, potassium, Thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, and manganese, while very low in saturated fat.

Health Benefits of Lotus Roots : Cleansing and Strengthening the respiratory system. It is said to melt mucus in the body, especially in the lungs. Widely used in Asian, Lotus Root is used to treat tuberculosis and other lung-related illnesses, such as asthma.